Category: K-12 Resources

Long gone are the days when Artificial Intelligence (AI) was just some futuristic concept. As we speak, AI is reshaping nearly every industry, and education is no exception. Classrooms have always had to evolve to keep pace with the ever-changing…

What happens to a child during the first five years of life has a huge influence on their current and long-term health, development, and well-being. Early childhood educators therefore play a critical role in the education and care of young…

A Q&A with Kwame Sarfo-Mensah, the author of Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom. 1. What does a culturally affirming classroom look like? A culturally affirming classroom is a space where all students can be their…

Studying can feel overwhelming, but with the right academic tools and strategies, you can set yourself up for success. This guide explores seven essential study techniques: structured planning & organization, active recall & study methods, utilizing digital resources, minimizing distractions,…

By Allison Behne and Gail Boushey, authors of 'Prepared Classroom' and 'The CAFE Book.' As teachers, we’ve all experienced it: a room full of students sitting quietly, pencils in hand, bodies seemingly compliant. On the surface, it looks like learning…

This article by John and Kyle Hattie focuses on a key attribute of successful parenting – the skills of giving and receiving feedback. Feedback plays a critical role to support and enhance learning, but while research evidence shows it is…

Any teacher can tell you that learning happens inside and outside of the classroom. For many children, being able to do activities outside is ideal as it offers them the space for more physical play and freedom to follow their own…

Social emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to thrive in their academic and personal life. Social emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to thrive in their…

Teachers who understand specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) are better equipped to help students achieve their highest potential. SpLDs are not related to intelligence. However, they can often create barriers to learning and processing information, which can impact a young person's…

Nurturing cognitive development in children across K-12 can be tough for teachers. But the simple act of play is more powerful than you think. The cognitive processes that are maturing during a child’s life are maturing through play. Imaginative play is…